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{{tnr}}'''Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy''' (b. August 3, 1973) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. Senate]] from the state of [[Connecticut]]. Murphy was first elected to the Senate in [[United States Senate elections in Connecticut, 2012|2012]].

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{{tnr}}'''Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy''' (b. August 3, 1973 in White Plains, New York) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. Senate]] from the state of [[Connecticut]]. Murphy was first elected to the Senate in [[United States Senate elections in Connecticut, 2012|2012]].

Murphy served in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]], representing [[Connecticut's 5th congressional district]], from 2007-2013.

Murphy served in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]], representing [[Connecticut's 5th congressional district]], from 2007-2013.

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Murphy was a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Democrat]]" while in the U.S. House.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/christopher_murphy/412194 ''Gov Track'' "Murphy" Accessed May 15, 2012]</ref>

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Murphy previously served as a member of the [[Connecticut State Senate]] from 2003 to 2006 and as a member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]] from 1999 to 2002.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/17189/chris-murphy#.UcHxLthjGXQ ''Project Votesmart'' "Chris Murphy" Accessed June 19, 2013]</ref>

Murphy served on the following committees:<ref name="committees"> [http://www.chrismurphy.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=61 ''Chris Murphy'' "Committees" Accessed October 15, 2011] </ref>

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* [[United States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs]]

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*[[United States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs]]

**Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia

**Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia

*[[United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform]]<ref name="committees"/>

*[[United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform]]<ref name="committees"/>

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*'''Women’s Health and Equality

*'''Women’s Health and Equality

:Excerpt: "Despite all the successes achieved by the fight for gender equality during the last 100 years, social conservatives have now renewed their fight to roll back gains made for women’s health and economic equality. The right to choose is under attack, access to affordable quality healthcare and reproductive services is out of reach for a growing number of American women, gender-based violence persists, and women are still paid less than their male counterparts."

:Excerpt: "Despite all the successes achieved by the fight for gender equality during the last 100 years, social conservatives have now renewed their fight to roll back gains made for women’s health and economic equality. The right to choose is under attack, access to affordable quality healthcare and reproductive services is out of reach for a growing number of American women, gender-based violence persists, and women are still paid less than their male counterparts."

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===Murphy Hedge Fund accusations===

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On July 19, 2012 [[Susan Bysiewicz]] began airing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvTlNnk578o an ad] that took aim at her rival for the [[Democratic]] nomination for the [[United States Senate elections in Connecticut, 2012|U.S. Senate]], Murphy.<ref name="hedge"/> The problem was, [[Susan Bysiewicz|Bysiewicz]] made an error and was actually attacking Murphy based on information about former [[U.S. House|Congressman]] [[Scott Murphy]] ([[Democratic|D]]-[[New York|NY]]).<ref name="hedge">[http://www.chrismurphy.com/news/entry/release-another-bysiewicz-disaster-attack-ad-hits-wrong-murphy/ ''Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate'' "Another Bysiewicz Disaster: Attack Ad Hits Wrong Murphy" Accessed July 20, 2012]</ref>

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The ad accused Murphy of taking “more hedge fund money than any Democrat in Congress.”<ref name="hedge"/> In [http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary.php?ind=F2700&recipdetail=H&sortorder=A&cycle=2010 2010], the top [[Democratic]] recipient of hedge fund contributions was [[Scott Murphy]] ([[Democratic|D]]-[[New York|NY]]), but not Murphy ([[Democratic|D]]-[[Connecticut|CT]]) as the ad falsely claimed.<ref name="hedge"/>

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===Specific votes===

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====Fiscal Cliff====

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Murphy voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll659.xml ''U.S. House'' "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.]</ref>

Murphy won the [[U.S. Congress elections, 2012|2012 election]] for the [[U.S. Senate elections, 2012|U.S. Senate]], representing [[Connecticut]] instead of seeking re-election in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House]]. Murphy won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/19/rep-chris-murphy-to-announce-bid_n_811390.html ''Huffington post'' "Rep. Chris Murphy announces Connecticut Senate candidacy," Accessed January 4, 2012]</ref> Murphy defeated [[Susan Bysiewicz]] in the primary election on August 14, 2012.<ref name="ap">[http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2012/by_state/CT_US_Senate_0814.html?SITE=CSPANELN&SECTION=POLITICS ''AP Results'' "U.S. Senate Elections Results" Accessed August 14, 2012]</ref> The [[Signature requirements and deadlines for 2012 state government elections|signature filing deadline]] for candidates wishing to run was June 12, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Murphy defeated [[Linda McMahon]] ([[Republican|R]]) and [[Paul Passarelli]] (L) in the general election.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Elections/Connecticut ''ABC News'' "2012 General Election Results"]</ref>

Murphy received endorsements from The Connecticut American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) on June 26, 2012.<ref name="murphy">[http://www.chrismurphy.com/news/entry/press-release-over-200000-working-men-women-endorse-chris-murphy-for-senate/ ''Chris Murphy for Senate'' "Press Release: Over 200,000 Working Men & Women Endorse Chris Murphy for Senate" Accessed June 27, 2012]</ref> In addition, Murphy has received endorsements from:<ref name="murphy"/>

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Murphy received endorsements from The Connecticut American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) on June 26, 2012.<ref name="murphy">[http://www.chrismurphy.com/news/entry/press-release-over-200000-working-men-women-endorse-chris-murphy-for-senate/ ''Chris Murphy for Senate'' "Press Release: Over 200,000 Working Men & Women Endorse Chris Murphy for Senate" Accessed June 27, 2012]</ref> In addition, Murphy received endorsements from:<ref name="murphy"/>

On July 19, 2012 [[Susan Bysiewicz]] began airing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvTlNnk578o an ad] that takes aim at her rival for the [[Democratic]] nomination for the [[United States Senate elections in Connecticut, 2012|U.S. Senate]], Murphy.<ref name="hedge"/> The problem was, [[Susan Bysiewicz|Bysiewicz]] made an error and was actually attacking Murphy based on information about former [[U.S. House|Congressman]] [[Scott Murphy]] ([[Democratic|D]]-[[New York|NY]]).<ref name="hedge">[http://www.chrismurphy.com/news/entry/release-another-bysiewicz-disaster-attack-ad-hits-wrong-murphy/ ''Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate'' "Another Bysiewicz Disaster: Attack Ad Hits Wrong Murphy" Accessed July 20, 2012]</ref>

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The ad accuses Murphy of taking “more hedge fund money than any Democrat in Congress.”<ref name="hedge"/> In [http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary.php?ind=F2700&recipdetail=H&sortorder=A&cycle=2010 2010], the top [[Democratic]] recipient of hedge fund contributions was [[Scott Murphy]] ([[Democratic|D]]-[[New York|NY]]), but not Murphy ([[Democratic|D]]-[[Connecticut|CT]]) as the ad falsely claims.<ref name="hedge"/>

Murphy won election to the [[U.S. Senate]] in 2012. During that election cycle, Murphy's campaign committee raised a total of $10,543,456 and spent $10,436,219.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00027566&cycle=2012&newMem=Y ''Open Secrets'' "Chris Murphy 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 19, 2013]</ref>

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In a July 10, 2012 press release from his campaign, Murphy's [[United States Senate elections in Connecticut, 2012|campaign]] for [[U.S. Senate]] raised more than $1.2 million in the 2nd fundraising quarter of 2012, bringing the campaign's fundraising total to over $5.45 million since the beginning of the year.<ref name="donor">[http://www.chrismurphy.com/news/entry/release-post-convention-momentum-swells-for-murphy-1.2-million-raised-for-2/ ''Christopher Murphy for Senate'' "Post-Convention Momentum Swells for Murphy, $1.2 Million Raised for 2nd Quarter" Accessed July 11, 2012]</ref> The campaign also reported over $3.1 million cash on hand and over 1,700 new contributors from just the 2nd quarter.<ref name="donor"/>

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{{Congress donor box 2012

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|total raised = $10,543,456

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|total spent = $10,436,219

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|opponent raised = $50,302,456

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|opponent spent = $49,496,249

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|org1 = Moveon.org

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|org2 = Yale University

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|org3 = Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder

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|org4 = Travelers Companies

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|org5 = Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

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|orgdonor1 = $95,562

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|orgdonor2 = $61,151

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|orgdonor3 = $44,416

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|orgdonor4 = $41,000

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|orgdonor5 = $40,650

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|ind1 = Retired

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|ind2 = Lawyers/Law Firms

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|ind3 = Securities & Investment

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|ind4 = Real Estate

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|ind5 = Leadership PACs

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|inddonor1 = $965,567

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|inddonor2 = $789,503

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|inddonor3 = $530,920

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|inddonor4 = $297,666

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|inddonor5 = $297,500

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===2010===

===2010===

[[File:Christopher Murphy 2010 Donor Breakdown.jpg|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Murphy's campaign funds before the 2010 election.]]

[[File:Christopher Murphy 2010 Donor Breakdown.jpg|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Murphy's campaign funds before the 2010 election.]]

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Murphy won re-election to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Murphy's campaign committee raised a total of $3,034,971 and spent $3,079,678.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cycle=2010&type=I&cid=N00027566&newMem=N ''Open Secrets'' "Christopher S. Murphy 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 8, 2011]</ref>

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Murphy won re-election to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Murphy's campaign committee raised a total of $3,034,971 and spent $3,079,678.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cycle=2010&type=I&cid=N00027566&newMem=N ''Open Secrets'' "Christopher S. Murphy 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 8, 2011]</ref>

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Murphy was a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Democrat]]" while serving in the U.S. House.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/christopher_murphy/412194 ''Gov Track'' "Murphy" Accessed June 19, 2013]</ref>

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===Lifetime voting record===

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According to the website ''GovTrack,'' Murphy missed 0 of 92 roll call votes from January 2013 to March 2013. This amounts to 0.00%, which is better than the median of 1.7% among currently serving as of March 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/christopher_murphy/412194 ''GovTrack,'' "Chris Murphy," Accessed March 29, 2013]</ref>

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===Congressional staff salaries===

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Murphy paid his congressional staff a total of $924,533 in 2011. He ranks 35th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranks 170th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, [[Connecticut]] ranks 4th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/855/Rep_Chris_Murphy.html LegiStorm "Christopher Murphy"]</ref>

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The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Murphy paid his congressional staff a total of $924,533 in 2011. He ranked 35th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 170th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, [[Connecticut]] ranked 4th in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/855/Rep_Chris_Murphy.html LegiStorm "Christopher Murphy"]</ref>

===Net worth===

===Net worth===

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Murphy's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between -$79,994 and $94,998. That averages to $7,502, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Senators in 2011 of $20,795,450. His average net worth decreased by 91.71% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00027566&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Murphy, (D-Conn), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Murphy's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-28,992 and $209,998. That averages to $90,503, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00027566&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Murphy, (D-Conn), 2010"]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Murphy ranked 114th in the liberal rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Murphy's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-28,992 and $209,998. That averages to $90,503, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00027566&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Murphy, (D-Conn), 2010"]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Murphy ranked 103rd in the liberal rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Murphy is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.

Biography

Murphy grew up in Connecticut, and attended Williams College in Massachusetts, graduating with honors and a double major in history and political science. In 2002, he graduated from UConn Law School in Hartford, Connecticut. He practiced real estate and banking law from 2002-2006 with the firm of Ruben, Johnson & Morgan in Hartford.[4]

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Excerpt: "Chris believes in common-sense ways to grow businesses and get people back to work in Connecticut. He developed his approach by listening to Connecticut’s employees and employers."

Buy American Laws

Excerpt: "Manufacturing has made the American economy the most vibrant and successful in the world. American manufacturers are known throughout the world to have highest quality goods, made by the best workers. These manufacturing jobs are the back bone of the American middle class, and have provided an economic ladder to millions of American families here in Connecticut."

Health Care

Excerpt: "I support health care reform because I believe that quality, affordable health care coverage should be a right, not a privilege available only to those who can afford it. I truly believe that a national system of health care can insure every American and cost us less than our current bloated and inefficient “sick care” system."

Education

Excerpt: "I believe all children deserve an opportunity to attend quality public schools and to be taught by quality teachers. A sound system of public education is not only America’s promise to its citizens but the foundation of its economic prosperity. "

Women’s Health and Equality

Excerpt: "Despite all the successes achieved by the fight for gender equality during the last 100 years, social conservatives have now renewed their fight to roll back gains made for women’s health and economic equality. The right to choose is under attack, access to affordable quality healthcare and reproductive services is out of reach for a growing number of American women, gender-based violence persists, and women are still paid less than their male counterparts."

The ad accused Murphy of taking “more hedge fund money than any Democrat in Congress.”[8] In 2010, the top Democratic recipient of hedge fund contributions was Scott Murphy (D-NY), but not Murphy (D-CT) as the ad falsely claimed.[8]

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Murphy voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[9]

Endorsements

Murphy received endorsements from The Connecticut American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) on June 26, 2012.[11] In addition, Murphy received endorsements from:[11]

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Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Murphy is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Murphy raised a total of $19,196,198 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 25, 2013.[13]

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, Murphy missed 0 of 92 roll call votes from January 2013 to March 2013. This amounts to 0.00%, which is better than the median of 1.7% among currently serving as of March 2013.[17]

Congressional staff salaries

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Murphy paid his congressional staff a total of $924,533 in 2011. He ranked 35th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 170th overall of the lowest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Connecticut ranked 4th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[18]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Murphy's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between -$79,994 and $94,998. That averages to $7,502, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Senators in 2011 of $20,795,450. His average net worth decreased by 91.71% from 2010.[19]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Murphy's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $-28,992 and $209,998. That averages to $90,503, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[20]

National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Murphy ranked 114th in the liberal rankings in 2012.[21]

2011

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Murphy ranked 103rd in the liberal rankings.[22]

Voting with party

2013

Christopher S. Murphy voted with the Democratic Party 95.2& of the time, which ranked 23th among the 52 Senate Democratic members as of June 2013.

Personal

On August 18, 2007, Congressman Murphy married Cathy Holahan, a legal aid attorney who represents children in need in New Britain and Waterbury. Chris, Cathy, and their son Owen reside in Cheshire, Connecticut. [4]

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